Technology
Webhook
Plain-language definitionAn automated message one system sends when a defined event occurs. Webhooks keep services in sync without constant polling.
Why it matters
Use the term to make a better decision.
In practice, webhook matters when a team needs to connect a technical or creative choice to a visible change in clarity, performance, discovery, or conversion. The useful question is not whether the term sounds sophisticated. It is what decision it helps the team make.